Natalie Tennent joins The Whisky Exchange as its new managing director

After 30 years at wine and spirits merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd, Tennent comes with a wealth of expertise in commercial, finance and operations roles.

Dunns Food and Drinks boss Jim takes on Tanzania charity bike ride

Chairman Jim Rowan is going to cycle 380km in the African sun this July in aid of two local Scottish charities close to the company’s heart.

Hospitality Health hits the Wellness target for Flight Club Edinburgh

The charity encourages employers to acquire the tools and skills needed to properly recognise and understand stress amongst their workforce.
A young man sits smiling in front of a bar

Buzzworks management buyout sees Kenny Blair take overall control 

“This deal gives us the momentum to move further, faster – investing in people, places and new formats in more towns and suburbs across the country."

Gravity Beer Festival returns in partnership with Edinburgh’s Summerhall Arts

This September’s event will have 14 of the UK’s best craft breweries onsite with ‘exceptional beers, experimental brews, and festival-only pours’. 
Jennifer Macdonald-Nethercott with Turas Hotels director Richard Drummon

New appointments at growing Highland hotels and distillery group

Turas Hotels, which recently purchased Aviemore’s Cairngorm Hotel, has had a ‘complete leadership refinement’ as it targets further growth in Scotland.

Scottish tourism hits new heights – but visitor levy fears linger

"The topline figures tell only part of the story – while international spend is rising, many businesses serving the domestic market face enormous challenges."
James and Louise Rusk

Rusks celebrate first anniversary of The Spanish Butcher in Edinburgh

The concept first launched in Glasgow in 2016 with the ‘distinct differentiation’ of beef from Galician Blond cattle, a slow-maturing Spanish breed.
Brian Carnochan outside The Glenhead Tavern in Duntocher

Carnochan and Star plan £300,000 revival of defunct Duntocher pub

“My aim is to restore The Glenhead Tavern to its glory days when it was the place to go. Star Pubs’ designs are spot-on and will maximise the pub’s income."

Gleneagles’ Alexandra Sollis wins Ramon Pajares Excellence Scholarship

Sollis stood out among a strong field of candidates, being recognised for her ‘potential, drive, and commitment to personal and professional growth’.

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